Can a South African passport holder apply for a 60-day visa to Thailand at the embassy in Kuala Lumpur after previous entries?

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Sep 7, 2018

6 years ago

Zedre ******************

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I am not sure if this question has been asked but I am a South African passport holder.  I have had 2 x 30 day exempt entries into Thailand and one 30 day extension.  Can I apply in Kuala Lumpur at the Thai embassy for a 60 day visa to come back? And if not will I be allowed back in on another exempt?  I am sorry but I find the info on the Thai embassy website quite confusing.  Thank you so much🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A South African passport holder, who has previously utilized 2 x 30-day exempt entries and one 30-day extension, inquires about the possibility of applying for a 60-day visa at the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur. The response indicates that the Thai consulate in KL does not issue tourist visas to South African passport holders, suggesting alternative locations such as Penang or Kota Bharu in Malaysia, or Vientiane or Savannakhet in Laos for visa applications.

Tod *********

Whether you'll be questioned by passport control when you stamp into the country on a 30 day visa exempt entry is anyone's guess.

There's no telling if you'll stake thru or be questioned. I'd at least have the proof of 20K baht (or the equivalent) in cash and proof of onward travel within 30 days just in case you're asked.

6 years ago

Tod *********

Nope, the thai consulate in KL will not issue tourist visas to people with S/A passports :/

If you wanna get a tourist visa from a thai consulate in Malaysia you would use Penang or Kota Bharu, otherwise you would go to Lao and use Vientiane or Savannakhet

6 years ago

Zedre ******************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thank you for that. Your advice is really appreciated

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Zedre ********

, in that case, definitely have the proof of funds at the minimum when you fly back into the country on a 30 day visa exempt entry.

6 years ago

Zedre ******************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

I have already booked flights and accommodation in KL and then a friend suggested that I should ask here as he also thought that it may be a problem 😕😢😩

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Samir *****

no, those consulates are okay with S/A passport holders getting tourist visas from them as long as you meet the requirements.

6 years ago

Samir ******

I guess if the embassy in KL wont do it then the consulates in Penang and Kota Bharu will follow the embassy rules.

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Zedre ********

Why even waste the time going to KL? You know you can't get a tourist visa there :/ ,

why not just go to Vientiane and get a single entry tourist visa instead of chancing it comin' back in on a 30 day visa exempt entry?

6 years ago

Zedre ******************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you so very much Tod. Will I be able to get back from KL on another 30 day exempt though?

6 years ago

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